Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice

1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika

2 garlic cloves, grated

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp (tails removed)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)

2 large leeks, trimmed, then halved lengthwise, white and light green parts sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick (or 1 large onion, minced)

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed

2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Toasted bread, for serving (optional)

Directions

Combine lemon zest, paprika, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and starting to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate; set aside.

Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium until leeks are soft and starting to brown on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and chicken broth and bring to a boil over high. Lower heat and simmer, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved shrimp and any juices from the plate, parsley and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 445
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 44 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 36 g